STAPLES Center: Parking & Directions

*Please be aware that Google Maps incorrectly identifies the location of parking lots around STAPLES Center. This is being updated, but please refer to the graphic below for an accurate map of parking lots around STAPLES Center.

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Directions to STAPLES Center

The arena location is accessible from many freeways. Please be advised when planning your route to STAPLES Center that Chick Hearn Ct. is frequently closed between Figueroa St. and Georgia St. (the street just west of Nokia Theatre).

*These directions are to STAPLES Center itself, look below for directions to parking lots in the vicinity of STAPLES Center.

110 Freeway Southbound

from Pasadena, etc.

110 Freeway South

Exit Olympic Blvd. and turn right at end of ramp (Blaine Street)

Turn right on Olympic Blvd.

Continue on Olympic Blvd. and turn right at Figueroa Street

110 Freeway Northbound

from Carson, San Pedro, etc.

Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard

Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right

5 Freeway Southbound

from Santa Clarita, Burbank, Glendale, etc.

5 Freeway South

110 Freeway South

Exit Olympic Blvd. and turn right at end of ramp (Blaine Street)

Turn right on Olympic Blvd.

Continue on Olympic Blvd. and turn right at Figueroa Street

5 Freeway Northbound

from San Diego, Orange County, Anaheim, etc.

5 Freeway North

10 Freeway West (towards Los Angeles)

Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard

Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right

10 Freeway Eastbound

from Santa Monica, Culver City, Westwood, etc.

10 Freeway East

Exit Hoover Street, turn left and continue to Alvarado Street

Turn right at Pico Blvd.

Continue on Pico Blvd. to LA LIVE Way

At L.A. LIVE Way, turn left to 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct.

At 11th Street/Chick Hearn Ct., turn right

10 Freeway Westbound

from West Covina, San Bernadino, etc.

10 Freeway West (towards Los Angeles)

Take 110 Freeway North and exit at Pico Boulevard

Continue north past Pico Blvd. (on LA Live Way) to 11th Street and turn right

Southwest VIP Entrance

*Please be aware that Google Maps incorrectly identifies the location of parking lots around STAPLES Center. This is being updated, but please refer to the graphic below for an accurate map of parking lots around STAPLES Center.

Public Transportation

Metro Bus and Rail

Metro Bus routes service all of Los Angeles and many lines stop near L.A. LIVE including lines 30, 81, 439, 442, 460 and the Silver Line. Metro Rail transportation is also available. To find the route that's best for you, use the Metro Trip Planner at www.metro.net or contact Metro at (323) GO METRO or (323) 466-3876.

DASH

DASH Bus Route F has several stops on Figueroa St. adjacent to L.A. LIVE. For details on DASH service, go to www.ladottransit.com.

Metrolink

Metrolink operates train service within Southern California from Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Orange, and North San Diego Counties. They now have special weekend passes for only $10 which includes free connections to Metro bus and rail lines that stop nearby. For train schedules and more information, please call (800) 371-5465 or visit metrolinktrains.com.

AMTRAK

AMTRAK Train service to Union Station gets you into the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, where you can transfer to Metro Rail. Go to www.amtrak.com or call (800) USA-RAIL for train schedules and information.